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Social inequality, cultural diversity, and community development frequently appear in IELTS essay questions. This IELTS Society Vocabulary page provides analytical language for evaluating demographic change, social responsibility, and structural challenges. Strengthening this vocabulary improves coherence and lexical depth in high-band responses.

How This Topic Appears in IELTS

• Writing Task 2 opinion essays on social inequality
• Opinion essays on cultural diversity
• Discussion essays about demographic change
• Speaking Part 3 debates on community development
• Questions about social responsibility

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Society Vocabulary Lists

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Sample IELTS Questions on Society

1. Social media has increased social isolation. Discuss.
2. Should governments invest more in community development?
3. Does cultural diversity strengthen or weaken society?
4. How can inequality be reduced?

How to Use This Vocabulary for a Higher Band Score

• Use nuanced language when discussing inequality and diversity.
• Avoid oversimplified social generalisations.
• Demonstrate range in demographic and cultural vocabulary.
• Analytical lexical control strengthens Band 7 responses.

IELTS Society Vocabulary for Writing Task 2 & Speaking

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